NVS KVS Jobs 2025: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Notification for 15000 Teaching & Non Teaching Posts

• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) – An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education operating 1,288 Kendriya Vidyalayas across India and 3 abroad, plus 5 Zonal Institutes of Education & Training (ZIETs)
• Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) – Operating 653 fully residential Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India (except Tamil Nadu)

Conducting Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Notification Number: 01/2025
Key Dates:

• Application Start Date: 14th November 2025 (10:00 AM)
• Application End Date: 4th December 2025 (11:50 PM)
• Application Mode: Online only through official websites

Official Websites:

• CBSE: https://www.cbse.gov.in/
• KVS: https://kvsangathan.nic.in/
• NVS: https://navodaya.gov.in/

Important Note: Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Requests for change of station/region will not be entertained under any circumstances.

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

The recruitment covers a total of approximately 15000+ tentative vacancies (subject to increase or decrease) across various categories. Here’s the detailed breakdown:

Group-A Posts

Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)

KVS PGT Vacancies

NVS PGT Vacancies

Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)

KVS TGT Vacancies

NVS TGT Vacancies

Primary Teachers (PRTs) – KVS Only

Non-Teaching Posts

KVS Non-Teaching Posts

NVS Non-Teaching Posts

Grand Total: Approximately 15000+ Vacancies

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualifications

1. Assistant Commissioner (KVS)

• Essential:
  • Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks
  • B.Ed. from NCTE recognized institute with at least 50% marks OR Three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with at least 50% marks
  • Working as Principal in Pay Level 12 for at least 3 years in Central/State/Autonomous Organizations
  • Knowledge of computer applications
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and English

2. Assistant Commissioner (Academics) – NVS

• Essential:
  • Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks
  • B.Ed. from NCTE recognized institute
  • Working as Principal in Pay Level 12 for at least 3 years
• Desirable: Experience in residential school, research work in education

3. Principal (KVS & NVS)

• Essential:
  • Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks
  • B.Ed. with at least 50% marks OR Three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. with 50% marks OR Four-year integrated degree with B.Ed. component
  • Working as Principal in Pay Level-12 OR Vice-Principal for 3 years (KVS) / 9 years combined service with min. 3 years as VP (NVS) OR 12 years as PGT/Lecturer
  • Knowledge of Computer Applications
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and English

4. Vice-Principal (KVS Only)

• Essential:
  • Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks
  • B.Ed. with at least 50% marks OR integrated programs
  • Working as Vice Principal in Pay Level 10 OR Working as PGT/Lecturer for at least 6 years in Pay Level 8
  • Knowledge of Computer Applications
  • Working knowledge of Hindi and English

5. Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs)

• Essential:
  • Master’s Degree in concerned subject with at least 50% marks
  • B.Ed. with at least 50% marks OR Three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. OR Four-year integrated degree with B.Ed. component
  • Proficiency to teach in Hindi and English medium

Subject-Specific Requirements:

• PGT (Computer Science): M.Sc. (CS/IT) / MCA / M.E. or M.Tech. (CS/IT) with 50% + B.Ed.
• PGT (Physical Education) – NVS: M.P.Ed. with 50% marks
• PGT (Modern Indian Language) – NVS: Master’s in concerned language + B.Ed.

6. Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs)

• Essential:
  • Four-year integrated degree from NCTE with 50% marks OR
  • Bachelor’s/Honours with 50% in concerned subject + B.Ed. with 50% marks
  • Qualified in CTET (Paper-II) conducted by CBSE
  • Competency to teach through English and Hindi

Subject-Specific Combinations:

• TGT (Mathematics): Mathematics as main subject (3 years/6 semesters) + Physics (1 year/2 semesters) + One of Chemistry/Electronics/Computer Science/Statistics (1 year/2 semesters)
• TGT (Science): Biology/Life Science/Botany/Zoology as main + Chemistry + related subjects
• TGT (Social Studies): Any two of History/Geography/Economics/Political Science (one must be History or Geography)
• TGT (Computer Science): BCA with 50% OR Graduation in CS/IT OR BE/B.Tech. (CS/IT) + B.Ed. + CTET
• TGT (Music): Bachelor’s in Music/Performing Arts with 50% + B.Ed.
• TGT (Art/Art Education): Bachelor’s in Drawing and Painting/Sculpture/Graphic Art/Fine Arts with 50% + B.Ed.
• TGT (Physical Education) – NVS: Four-year integrated B.P.Ed. OR Bachelor’s with Physical Education + B.P.Ed.
• TGT (Work Experience) – KVS: B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering + B.Ed. + Computer knowledge

7. Librarian (KVS) / TGT (Library) – NVS

• Bachelor’s in Library Science OR Library and Information Science with 50% marks
• Knowledge of Computer Applications
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English. This information is given by apteachers.in website

8. Special Educator (TGT)

• Graduation with minimum 50% marks
• B.Ed. (Special Education) with 50% OR B.Ed. (General) with Diploma/PGPD in Special Education OR equivalent RCI recognized qualification
• Qualified in CTET (Paper-II)
• Registration with RCI with valid CRR number
• Proficiency in Hindi and English

9. Primary Teachers (PRTs) – KVS

• Essential:
  • Senior Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks
  • 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR 4-year B.El.Ed. OR 2-year D.Ed. (Special Education) from RCI
  • Qualified in CTET (Paper-I)
  • Proficiency in Hindi and English

10. Special Educator (PRT)

• Class XII with minimum 50% marks
• 2-year D.Ed. Special Education OR recognized RCI qualification
• Qualified in CTET (Paper-I)
• Registration with RCI with valid CRR number
• Proficiency in Hindi and English

11. PRT (Music) – KVS

• Senior Secondary (Class XII) with 50% marks
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music/Performing Arts (music as main subject in all years)
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English

12. Non-Teaching Posts

Administrative Officer:

• Graduation
• 3 years as Section Officer in Pay Level 7 in Central Govt./Autonomous Bodies
• Knowledge of Computer Applications

Finance Officer:

• B.Com/M.Com with 50% + 4 years experience in Audit & Accounts in Pay Level 6 OR
• Graduation with CA/ICWA (Inter) or MBA/PGDM (Finance) + 4 years experience

Assistant Engineer:

• Graduation in Civil/Electrical Engineering
• 2 years experience in design and engineering

Assistant Section Officer:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working as UDC/SSA for minimum 3 years in Level 4 in Central Govt./Autonomous Bodies
• Knowledge of Computer Applications

Junior Translator:

• Master’s in Hindi with English OR Master’s in English with Hindi OR Master’s in any subject with Hindi and English
• Diploma/Certificate in translation OR 2 years translation experience

Senior Secretariat Assistant:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working as JSA/LDC for minimum 3 years in Level 2
• Knowledge of Computer Applications

Stenographer Grade-I:

• Graduation
• Shorthand: 100 wpm in English/Hindi; Typing: 45 wpm
• Working as Steno Grade II for 5 years in Pay Level 4

Stenographer Grade-II:

• Graduation
• Shorthand: 80 wpm; Typing: 40 wpm (English)/35 wpm (Hindi) on computer

Junior Secretariat Assistant:

• Class XII
• KVS: Typing 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) on computer
• NVS: Typing 30 wpm (English) or 25 wpm (Hindi) on computer

Lab Attendant:

• Class X with Certificate/Diploma in Laboratory Technique OR Class XII with Science stream

Multi-Tasking Staff:

• Class X from recognized board

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

Age Requirements by Post

Cut-off Date: 4th December 2025 (closing date for applications)

Age Relaxation

Important Notes:

• All concessions are concurrent – only the highest applicable will be granted
• For PwBD women candidates, the 10-year relaxation for women is NOT applicable
• Ex-servicemen must have at least 6 months continuous service
• Special age relaxation for FCSA contract employees applying for TGT (Computer Science) in NVS

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection process varies by post category and involves multiple stages:

Two-Tier Examination + Interview

Applicable for:

• Assistant Commissioner (KVS & NVS)
• Principal (KVS & NVS)
• Vice-Principal (KVS)
• All PGT posts
• All TGT posts (including Librarian)
• PRT posts (KVS)
• Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Assistant Engineer, Junior Translator (KVS)

Merit Calculation:

• Tier-2: 85% weightage
• Interview: 15% weightage (out of 100 marks)

Two-Tier Examination + Skill Test

Applicable for:

• Stenographer Grade I & II (KVS)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (KVS & NVS)

Merit: Based on Tier-2 marks (after qualifying skill test)

Two-Tier Examination Only

Applicable for:

• Assistant Section Officer (KVS)
• Senior Secretariat Assistant (KVS)
• Lab Attendant (NVS)
• Multi-Tasking Staff (NVS)

Merit: Based on Tier-2 marks only

Detailed Examination Pattern

TIER-1 (Preliminary/Qualifying Examination)

Duration: 2 hours (no individual time limit for parts)
Mode: OMR (Objective Type)

For All Posts (Except MTS)

For Multi-Tasking Staff (NVS)

Important Points:

• Each question carries 3 marks
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer (1/3rd of marks)
• Shortlisting ratio for Tier-2: 1:10 (relative to vacancies)
• Parts I-IV bilingual (English + one chosen Indian language)
• Part V: English only
• Part VI: Chosen Modern Indian Language only

Medium Options: Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Knowledge Level:

• Post Graduation level: Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal, PGT
• Graduation level: TGT, Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Assistant Engineer, ASO, Junior Translator, Stenographers, SSA
• Senior Secondary level: PRT, JSA, Lab Attendant
• Secondary level: Multi-Tasking Staff

TIER-2 (Subject Knowledge Examination)

Duration: 2½ hours
Mode: Combination of Pen-Paper and OMR
Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English) except for PGT (Modern Indian Language) and TGT (3rd Language) – language concerned

Marking Scheme:

• Objective: 1 mark per question
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Descriptive: As per question

Shortlisting:

• For Interview: 1:3 ratio
• For Skill Test: 1:5 ratio
• Candidates with marks equal to last selected candidate also shortlisted

Skill Test Details

Junior Secretariat Assistant (KVS)

Typing Test (Qualify):

• English: 35 wpm OR Hindi: 30 wpm
• On computer only

Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks):

• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Internet
• Bilingual (English/Hindi)
• Minimum 40% marks required to qualify

Junior Secretariat Assistant (NVS)

Typing Test (Qualify):

• English: 30 wpm OR Hindi: 25 wpm
• On computer only

Stenographer Grade-I & Grade-II

Shorthand Test (Qualify):

• Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 wpm
• Transcription: 50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi) on computer

Typing Test (Qualify):

• English: 40 wpm OR Hindi: 35 wpm
• On computer only

Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks):

• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Internet
• Bilingual (English/Hindi)
• Minimum 40% marks required

Interview

Marks: 100
Applicable for: Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal, PGTs, TGTs, PRTs, and certain non-teaching posts
Final Merit: 85% Tier-2 + 15% Interview

Examination Centers

For Assistant Commissioner, Principal, Vice-Principal:

• Delhi/NCR only for Tier-1 and Tier-2

For Other Posts:

• Cities decided based on number of applicants
• Allotment on random basis
• CBSE reserves right to allot any center in India
• No change of center under any circumstances

Timeline:

• City allotment: 15 days before exam
• Admit card: 2 days before exam
• Available only in candidate’s application login

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 Reservation Policy

Horizontal Reservations

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):

• As per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
• Suitable categories: VI (Blind, Low Vision), HI (Deaf, Hard of Hearing), LD (Locomotor Disability), Others (SLD, MI)
• Must meet functional requirements for the post

Ex-Servicemen (ESM):

• Applicable for Group B & C posts in KVS
• Applicable for JSA and MTS posts in NVS
• Must have completed minimum 6 months continuous service

Women:

• 10 years age relaxation for PGT, TGT, Librarian, and PRT posts

Vertical Reservations

Scheduled Castes (SC): As per roster
Scheduled Tribes (ST): As per roster
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): As per roster
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): As per roster
Important Notes:

• OBC certificate must be issued between 01.01.2025 and last date of application
• EWS certificate must be valid for 2025
• Family income for EWS: Below ₹8 lakh per annum
• Asset criteria apply for EWS

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit Official Websites:

• CBSE: https://www.cbse.gov.in/
• KVS: https://kvsangathan.nic.in/
• NVS: https://navodaya.gov.in/

2. Register:

• Create Login ID and Password
• Note down credentials for future use

3. Prepare Documents (Scanned):

• Recent photograph (JPG/JPEG format)
• Signature (JPG/JPEG format)
• All qualification certificates
• Caste/Category certificates (if applicable)
• CTET certificate (for applicable posts)
• Experience certificates

4. Fill Application Form:

• Enter all details carefully
• Select posts from dropdown (multiple posts allowed)
• Choose examination medium
• Choose Modern Indian Language for Part-VI
• Upload photograph and signature

5. Pay Application Fee:

• Online mode only (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking)
• Fee as per post applied

6. Submit Application:

• Review all details
• Submit online
• Download and print confirmation page

Important Guidelines:

• One application for multiple posts allowed
• Pay separate fee for each post
• Within PGT category: Apply for ONE subject only
• Within TGT category: Apply for ONE subject only
• No modifications after submission
• Keep email ID and mobile number active

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

Post-wise Fee Structure

Fee Exemptions:

• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Examination fee waived
• All candidates must pay: Processing fee of ₹500

Additional: GST as applicable
For similar posts in both KVS and NVS: Pay fee for single post only
Payment Mode: Online only (No Demand Draft/IPO/Money Order)
Refund Policy: Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances

KVS NVS Recruitment 2025 Salary & Benefits

Pay Scale by Post (As per 7th Pay Commission)